Makhai
Every Makhai since 1998 — 973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makhai
Makhai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,914 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 973 American babies have been named Makhai. Its peak came in 2017, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Makhai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makhai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,914 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,038 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,096 |
| 2022 | 51 | #2,638 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,399 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,009 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,512 |
| 2018 | 48 | #2,627 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,261 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2,579 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2,551 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2,562 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,386 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,703 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,148 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,943 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,686 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,920 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,416 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,959 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,889 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,361 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,365 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,610 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,284 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makhai in 2025?
Makhai ranked #3,914 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makhai?
973 babies have been named Makhai in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makhai most popular?
Makhai peaked in 2017, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Makhai a boy or girl name?
Makhai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makhai rising or falling?
Makhai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.